Date Ideas and Gifts

Are you trying to impress a new or developing love interest? Choosing what to do on a first date can be unnerving; we often have one chance and can't afford to come off looking like a schmuck! And we let the dead-end thoughts creep in: will he think this movie is boring? Maybe she doesn’t enjoy Indian food? Why can’t I think of anything exciting to do?

Unfortunately, sometimes it seems just as difficult after a year or three of dating. We think: we’ve eaten at every restaurant, been to every show in the city, have been on every rollercoaster and have visited all of the zoos…what else can we do to have fun?

Here are some recommendations for dating gifts for new and seasoned couples alike - simply select a region from the map below to browse our range of suggested dating gift products, or read on for some more "handy" advice for obtaining a leg up in the dating game:

Bad First Date Ideas

• A coffee at Starbucks. Are you strapped for cash or do you plan to escape in under an hour?
• A fam jam. No matter how laid back a family is, a family event carries too much pressure for a guy or gal on a first date.
• Your favourite sporting event, which she knows nothing about. You’ll be focused on the game while she asks endless questions or sits dead bored. Not a great way to start.
• A nightclub. Blaring music, pushy crowds, drunkards abound, sounds like a lovely way to get to know each other.

Better Suggestions for Dating Gifts!

We offer a lengthy list of fun and exciting options for date night! Skip the predictable and the boring—go for the unique. Enjoy a morning hot air balloon ride together, join a wine tour, board an evening cruise, go on a horse riding tour or take a scenic flight. If you’re a thrill-seeking couple, you may prefer to go on a jet ski tour or jump from a plane together.

A fun date can go a long way towards bonding and forming something special between the two of you - so do something interesting and avoid becoming an Average Joe or Jane in the dating game!